Note: Libraries on all campuses are closed on holidays, breaks, and FLEX days. Check Academic Calendar for dates. Library hours are subject to change. Any changes in these hours will be posted in the library.

Computer and Internet Access - The library provides computers for searching the library catalog, access to library databases, and Internet research. The Open Computer Lab in the High Tech Center has computers for students to use for word processing along with the software for most classes. Printing is 10 cents per page.

Copiers - Copy machines are available in the library for student use. Copies are 10 cents per page.Circulation - Cuesta College Library/Learning Resources Policies

Borrowing privileges are extended to all currently registered students, Cuesta faculty, staff and others in the local community. Before checking out materials, students without ASCC ID must show photo ID to obtain a Cuesta library card. Others must complete an application form and show proof of local address. (i.e. CA drivers license, etc.)Library Card - To get a library card, bring a picture id or your ASCC student id to the circulation desk at the San Luis Obispo or North County Library. Your first library card is free and there is a $2.00 replacement charge thereafter.

Loan Periods and Fees

Material

Loan Period

Overdue Fees

Maximum Fine

Books-general collection

2 weeks

$.25/day

$10.00/item

CDs

2 weeks

$.25/day

$10.00/item

Computer software

2 weeks

$.25/day

$10.00/item

DVDs, Videos

1 weeks

$1.00/day

$25.00/item

Interlibrary Loans

Date indicated

$1.00/day

$25.00/item

Magazines & Journals

Library use only

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Maps

Library use only

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Microforms

Library use only

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Newspapers

Library use only

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Pamphlets

1 week

$.25/day

$5.00/item

Reference books

Library use only

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Reserve, Hourly (Textbook, book)

Library use only

$1.00/hour

$25.00/item

Reserve, Hourly (Folders, videos, etc.)

Library use only

$1.00/hour

$10.00/item

Reserve Overnight/3 day

Date indicated

$1.00/hour

$25.00/item

Special Loans

Approved by Librarian

$1.00/day

$25.00/item

Video-Math NC

1 week

$1.00/day

$25.00/item

A current Cuesta ID or library card is required to check out materials. Lost library cards can be replaced for a $2.00 fee.

Students may have 10 items checked out at any time, only one may be a reserve item.*

Overdue fines are $0.25 per day for regular loans, $1.00 per hour for overnight, special loans, and for reserve materials.

General collection items: Lost or damaged: Replacement cost plus $10.00 service charge and any overdue fines.

Reserve materials: Lost, damaged, or overdue one week or more: Cuesta Bookstore new book replacement cost plus $10.00 service charge and any overdue fines.

There is a $15.00 fee for all returned checks.

You are responsible for all items checked out on your library card. If you lend an item to any other person and it is damaged, lost, or late, you are liable for all charges.